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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Antenna Deployment
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Apr 19, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Antenna Deployment

Antenna's on NASA's Parker Solar Probe are deployed for testing at the Astrotech processing facility in Titusville,...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Antenna Deployment
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Apr 19, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Antenna Deployment

Antenna's on NASA's Parker Solar Probe are deployed for testing at the Astrotech processing facility in Titusville,...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Antenna Deployment
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Apr 19, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Antenna Deployment

Antenna's on NASA's Parker Solar Probe are deployed for testing at the Astrotech processing facility in Titusville,...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Antenna Deployment
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Apr 19, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Antenna Deployment

Antenna's on NASA's Parker Solar Probe are deployed for testing at the Astrotech processing facility in Titusville,...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Antenna Deployment
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Apr 19, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Antenna Deployment

Antenna's on NASA's Parker Solar Probe are deployed for testing at the Astrotech processing facility in Titusville,...

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NASA image: Hypervelocity Impact (HVI) testing performed on EMU materials
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Apr 14, 1997

Hypervelocity Impact (HVI) testing performed on EMU materials

S97-05508 (13 Sept. 1996) --- Astronaut Mamoru Mohri, payload specialist, representing National Space Development...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 performs tests in the U.S. Laboratory
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Jan 17, 2013

Robonaut 2 performs tests in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS034-E-031124 (17 Jan. 2013) --- In the International Space Station's Destiny laboratory, Robonaut 2 is pictured...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn tests balance mechanism performance
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Feb 1, 1962

Astronaut John Glenn tests balance mechanism performance

S64-14849 (1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr.'s balance mechanism (semi-circular-canals) is tested by running...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 performs tests in the U.S. Laboratory
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Jan 17, 2013

Robonaut 2 performs tests in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS034-E-031125 (17 Jan. 2013) --- In the International Space Station's Destiny laboratory, Robonaut 2 is pictured...

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NASA image: Human Physiology and Performance (H3PO)
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Jun 4, 2021

Human Physiology and Performance (H3PO)

The Human Physiology, Performance, Protection and Operations laboratory complex provides focused EVA-relevant...

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NASA image: NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory and F/A-18 safety chase during the first series of test flights to verify the flight performance of the modified Boeing 747SP
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Oct 11, 2007

NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory and F/A-18 safety chase during the first series of test flights to verify the flight performance of the modified Boeing 747SP

NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, or SOFIA, arrived at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory lifts off on the first of a series of test flights to verify the flight performance of the highly modified Boeing 747SP
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Oct 11, 2007

NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory lifts off on the first of a series of test flights to verify the flight performance of the highly modified Boeing 747SP

NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, or SOFIA, arrived at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: High Speed Prototype Car Test
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Jan 10, 2014

High Speed Prototype Car Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mechanics and engineers ready a Hennessey Venom GT for test runs on the 3.5-mile long runway...

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NASA image: High Speed Prototype Car Test
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Jan 10, 2014

High Speed Prototype Car Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mechanics, engineers and Driver Brian Smith, in jumpsuit, ready a Hennessey Venom GT for test...

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NASA image: High Speed Prototype Car Test
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Jan 10, 2014

High Speed Prototype Car Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An engineer readies a Hennessey Venom GT for test runs on the 3.5-mile long runway at the...

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NASA image: High Speed Prototype Car Test
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Jan 10, 2014

High Speed Prototype Car Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A Hennessey Venom GT stands on the 3.5-mile long runway between test runs at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Jul 8, 1997

Pathfinder

Solid fuel test performed on the Fastrac II engine cell at Marshall's Test Stand 116.

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NASA image: EXAMINATION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - SCHOOL OF AVIATION MEDICINE - PENSACOLA, FL
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Dec 7, 1961

EXAMINATION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - SCHOOL OF AVIATION MEDICINE - PENSACOLA, FL

S61-04571 (1961) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter's balance mechanism performance is tested as he walks a straight...

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NASA image: EXAMINATION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - SCHOOL OF AVIATION MEDICINE - PENSACOLA, FL
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Dec 7, 1961

EXAMINATION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - SCHOOL OF AVIATION MEDICINE - PENSACOLA, FL

S61-04570 (1961) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter's balance mechanism performance is tested by his walking on a...

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NASA image: High Speed Prototype Car Test
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Jan 10, 2014

High Speed Prototype Car Test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Performance Power Racing and Hennessey Performance teams pose with a Hennessey Venom GT...

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NASA image: Nominal Wet Flow Test at Pad 39B - DRONE
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Sep 14, 2019

Nominal Wet Flow Test at Pad 39B - DRONE

Exploration Ground Systems wet flow test at Pad 39B September 14, 2019, included a single valve failure test flow to...

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NASA image: Checkout Tests of X-59 Landing Gear
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Apr 19, 2023

Checkout Tests of X-59 Landing Gear

Technicians perform landing gear checkout testing at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California. These...

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NASA image: AVATAR_MVT_David Chou
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Feb 1, 2026

AVATAR_MVT_David Chou

David Chou, M.D., Ph.D., Principal Scientist Emulate; the Mission Verification Test (MVT) for the National...

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NASA image: SPHEREx Undergoes Acoustic Testing
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Jan 23, 2025

SPHEREx Undergoes Acoustic Testing

NASA's SPHEREx observatory is installed in the Fiesta Area at BAE Systems in Boulder, Colorado, in July 2024. The...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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